Set up the mock paper
Attach the past paper or question set, define the class context, and make sure the markscheme is tied to the right questions.
Mock exam mode
IB mock exam grading without the paper-stack bottleneck
Mock exam grading is where manual marking becomes a timetable problem. Gradenza mock exam mode helps IB Math teachers collect full-paper submissions, apply AI grading with Follow Through logic, review amber flags, and export grading reports for students, tutors, or departments.
Grading report
25-35htypical manual time saved per mock cycle
Amberteacher review flags
Cohortquestion and topic summaries
Audience
Who this is for
This workflow is for IB teachers and schools that need mock results quickly enough to change revision plans.
IB Math departments running full-year-group mock exams.
Tutors marking full past papers for individual students.
Schools that need consistent reports across AA and AI classes.
Teachers who want question-level and topic-level evidence after a mock.
Workflow
Mock exam grading workflow
Mock exam mode preserves the full-paper workflow while reducing the time spent on repetitive first-pass marking.
Collect full submissions
Students upload scans, photos, or Drive files. Multi-page submissions remain grouped by student and paper.
AI grades and flags review points
Gradenza applies IB-style marking and Follow Through logic, then surfaces amber flags where the teacher should inspect the decision.
Export reports and update revision plans
Teachers release student reports, export results, and use mastery maps to decide what gets retaught before the final exam.
Benefits
What changes after a mock
The goal is not just a faster score. It is a clearer revision plan while there is still time to act.
Faster return of feedback
Students receive question-level feedback sooner, which makes the mock more useful as a learning event.
Less moderation friction
Teachers can review flagged decisions and compare patterns instead of independently rebuilding every report.
Cohort-level topic evidence
Mastery and question summaries show whether the class needs revision on a topic, a skill, or a specific paper style.
Proof and trust
Why teachers can trust the process
Mock exams are higher stakes than homework, so Gradenza keeps the teacher visibly in the loop.
Amber flags focus review
Teachers see where the AI wants human attention, including ambiguous working, diagram-heavy responses, or unusual dependencies.
Follow Through is explicit
Carried values are shown in the grading report so teachers can verify why a dependent mark was awarded.
Exportable reports
Reports can be shared with students and used in department conversations without manual spreadsheet assembly.
Related resources
Related Gradenza pages and guides
Continue into the adjacent workflow instead of treating this page as a dead end.
FAQ
Common questions
Can Gradenza grade a full IB Math past paper?
Yes. Mock exam mode is designed for full-paper submissions, teacher review, and report export.
Does mock exam mode replace teacher moderation?
No. It accelerates first-pass grading and highlights review points, but teachers remain responsible for final decisions.
Do mock results update mastery maps?
Yes. Once a teacher finalises results, topic-level mastery can update from the mock just like it does from assignments.
Next step
Run the next mock cycle with less marking drag
Start with one IB Math class or one tutor group, then expand once the report format matches your review process.